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Feb 2024

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59. Robert Sapolsky: The psychology behi...

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Why do we get stressed? What are the psychological differences between conservatives and liberals? Is free will a myth?

Rory and Alastair are joined by scientist Dr Robert Sapolsky to answer all these questions and more in today's episode of Leading.

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